Environmental and Marine Conservation

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Saving marine ecosystems is an important environmental issue that biologists and scientists are studying today. This issue is frequently debated and addressed by several government and nonprofit organizations due to its important impact on human health and well-being. Global warming has complicated the issue because it is causing the oceans to warm up and carbon to be absorbed by the oceans. Reckless and indiscriminate human activity has led to the pollution of the oceans and a decline in the populations of marine animals worldwide. As the apex predator, we need to make a change by conserving marine habitats and ecosystems throughout the world. The Marine Conservation Institute is already trying to create environmentally protected areas by safeguarding marine ecosystems on a global scale. Being eco friendly can also save you money. Doing so will limit further damage to the environment and protect marine ecosystems.
Marine conservation is the preservation and protection of all water ecosystems in this biosphere. Recently, illegal fishing and improper disposal of wastes have led to the seas being polluted with toxic chemicals; carcinogens, pesticides, herbicides, detergents, oils and plastic have all found their way into the seas and oceans due to indiscriminate dumping. Consequently, these toxins are leaching into our food chain. These toxins are both harmful to the health of a marine organism, and disruptive to the natural habitats of marine animals. Many species of marine animals like the Chinook salmon, Bottlenose dolphins, blue whales and the loggerhead turtle are slowly becoming endangered.
Global warming has further complicated the issue of marine conservation. Emissions from cars, factories and greenhouse gases have creat...

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